Easy Homemade Pudding Many Variations Food

EASY HOMEMADE PUDDING (MANY VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in medium saucepan
• Add milk and egg yolks, whisk to combine
• Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking or stirring constantly (6-8 minutes)
• When thick (like pudding) remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla and chocolate (if using)
• Pour into jar, bowl, or other container and lay plastic wrap across the surface, being sure it is touching the surface (to prevent a skin from forming)
• Place in refrigerator for several hours, or until chilled
• Once chilled you can remove the plastic wrap and just use the container's lid to cover

PUDDING FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly stir in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in vanilla.
• Pour hot pudding into dessert glasses or molds that have been rinsed in cold water. Chill until firm. Unmold if desired. Serve.